Aging in Taiwan: Building a society for active aging and aging in place

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Title:	Aging in Taiwan: Building a society for active aging and aging in place
Authors:	Lin, Yi-Yin;Huang, Chin-Shan
Contributors:	高齡福祉科技研究所
Keywords:	Research on aging;Active aging;aging in place;Long-term care system;Policy on aging;Public policy;Long-term care
Date:	2016-04-01
Issue Date:	2026-10-27 17:11:18 (UTC+8)
Abstract:	Taiwan's accelerated rate of aging is more than twice that of European countries and United States. Although demographic aging was not a major concern in Taiwan until 1993, when it became an aging society, aging issues now have become an imperative topic both in policy and in practice in the country. As this article demonstrates, in response to the challenge of the rapidly growing older population and the inspiration of cultural values of filial obligation and respect to elders, the concepts of active aging and aging in place are leading the policies and practices of gerontology to meet the diverse needs of the aging population in Taiwan. However, challenges remain, including the question of how to promote systematic endeavors, both in policies or research on aging, and how to encourage greater involvement of nongovernment organizations in the aging issue. In addition, some emerging issues about aging are addressed in this article including inadequate resources for older rural adults, building an age-friendly environment, and the increasing number of people with dementia.
Relation:	The Gerontologist, 56(2), 176-183. https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnv107
Appears in Collections:	[institute of Geriatric Welfare Technology & Science] Journal

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